Departments
Practicum and Observation Students
The district placement of practicum and/or observation students will vary based on the number and nature of inquiries from colleges and universities during a given time period.
Points of contact:
- Justin Herrick – District Mentoring Specialist
- Elise Jessen – District Mentoring Coach (Secondary)
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Kim Haack – District Mentoring Coach (Elementary)
STUDENT practicum and OBSERVATION REQUEST FORM
| Step/Task | Who | Timeframe |
| College or University complete the Observation Form.
For numerous placement requests, College or University contact Justin Herrick. |
College or University Coordinator | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November
|
| Schedules interview with student teacher candidate.
Note: Background form sent to student* *placement is dependent on a successful background check |
District Mentoring Specialist | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
| Determine student teaching placement. | District Mentoring Coaches | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November |
| Communicate student teaching placement to Mentor Teacher, Principal, and University Coordinator. | District Mentoring Coaches | Fall Placement = February/March/April
Spring Placement = September/October/November Communication of student teaching placement sent to the student |
| Communication of student teaching placement sent to the student. | University Coordinator | |
| Complete the steps in the ACSD Volunteer Portal | Student |